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W39 YCE

2000 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

88,431 mi
Last recorded88,431 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW39 YCE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2015 88,431 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

OSR Tyre worn low and perished almost down to cords

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering rack wet

Fail 21 May 2015 88,244 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

OSR Tyre worn low and perished almost down to cords

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering rack wet

Pass 22 May 2014 81,238 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 79,649 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 75,880 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 67,817 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 67,817 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 14 Jul 2010 67,543 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Manifold heat shield insecure

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 67,543 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Manifold heat shield insecure

Pass 21 Jul 2009 63,704 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 63,704 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 59,491 miles

advise metal brake pipes

Fail 16 Jul 2008 59,491 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise metal brake pipes

Fail 18 Jul 2007 55,391 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Handbrake Travel.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 55,391 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Handbrake Travel.

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 51,382 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 51,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Rover 25?

Based on 1,784,341 MOT tests across 157,261 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
4,984
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
157,261
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 69,670
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54,138
Stop lamp not working 45,218
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 40,413
Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,685
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W39 YCE is a 2000 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2000 Rover 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 62,411 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 25 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 69,670 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W39 YCE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 25 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 26 years old, this Rover 25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W39 YCE registered?

W39 YCE is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is W39 YCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W39 YCE shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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